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@SkitchP · **Joined:** Tue January 01, 2013 8:43 pm **Posts:** 9839

theplatypus wrote:

@SkitchP wrote:

I dont mean meh. I think the sopranos is a BETTER show, but I think Breaking Bad is a more entertaining show. Full Disclosure, I havent read the platypus response to my meh post, so i may have already lost a friend

I just said "by far. in my book." Which reinforces my post but also makes it clear that it is only my own opinion.

Yes, I have since read your post.

dimejinky99 · **Joined:** Wed January 02, 2013 12:35 am **Posts:** 33347

Farmer John wrote:

Everyone should watch Deadwood. It's right up there with The Wire and Breaking Bad for me.

The dialogue in Deadwood is sharper and funnier by far than any of the others.
It's Shakespearean. Pure brilliant.

BurtReynolds · **Posted:** Fri October 04, 2013 10:25 pm

I rewatched Deadwood recently. some of the first episodes are a little weak. Good show though.

I've never watched Treme. Should I?

@SkitchP · **Joined:** Tue January 01, 2013 8:43 pm **Posts:** 9839

BurtReynolds wrote:

I rewatched Deadwood recently. some of the first episodes are a little weak. Good show though.

I've never watched Treme. Should I?

I love treme, but it's very polarizing. Not much actually happens. It's just good actors playing interesting characters.

epilogue · **Posted:** Fri October 04, 2013 10:32 pm

@SkitchP wrote:

BurtReynolds wrote:

I rewatched Deadwood recently. some of the first episodes are a little weak. Good show though.

I've never watched Treme. Should I?

I love treme, but it's very polarizing. Not much actually happens. It's just good actors playing interesting characters.

Sounds lovely.

@SkitchP · **Joined:** Tue January 01, 2013 8:43 pm **Posts:** 9839

durdencommatyler wrote:

@SkitchP wrote:

BurtReynolds wrote:

I rewatched Deadwood recently. some of the first episodes are a little weak. Good show though.

I've never watched Treme. Should I?

I love treme, but it's very polarizing. Not much actually happens. It's just good actors playing interesting characters.

Sounds lovely.

epilogue · **Posted:** Fri October 04, 2013 10:52 pm

@SkitchP wrote:

durdencommatyler wrote:

@SkitchP wrote:

BurtReynolds wrote:

I rewatched Deadwood recently. some of the first episodes are a little weak. Good show though.

I've never watched Treme. Should I?

I love treme, but it's very polarizing. Not much actually happens. It's just good actors playing interesting characters.

Sounds lovely.

I'M DEAD SERIOUS

dimejinky99 · **Joined:** Wed January 02, 2013 12:35 am **Posts:** 33347

If you liked the movie 'Carnage' or saw the play, you'll like Treme.

epilogue · **Posted:** Fri October 04, 2013 10:59 pm

Yeah, I liked God of Carnage (the play) well enough. Didn't see the film.

@SkitchP · **Joined:** Tue January 01, 2013 8:43 pm **Posts:** 9839

durdencommatyler wrote:

@SkitchP wrote:

durdencommatyler wrote:

@SkitchP wrote:

BurtReynolds wrote:

I rewatched Deadwood recently. some of the first episodes are a little weak. Good show though.

I've never watched Treme. Should I?

I love treme, but it's very polarizing. Not much actually happens. It's just good actors playing interesting characters.

Sounds lovely.

I'M DEAD SERIOUS

Homicide is better.

dimejinky99 · **Joined:** Wed January 02, 2013 12:35 am **Posts:** 33347

Bak wai lo... Swijjin! Cocksuckah!!!

Wu! No cocksuckah!!

numbers · **Posted:** Fri October 04, 2013 11:19 pm

@SkitchP wrote:

numbers wrote:

I should have ranked homicide ahead of the sopranos, my bad

The Shield is next on my list to get into for a couple reasons

a. mick's recommendation
b. Clark Johnson directed like 8 episodes or something
c. I fear i can not continue to avoid the spoilers about the supposed amazing conclusion.

Johnson directed both the pilot and the finale, which are both excellent.

Soma. · **Posted:** Fri October 04, 2013 11:26 pm

theplatypus wrote:

@SkitchP wrote:

theplatypus wrote:

The Sopranos was a much better show than Breaking Bad

meh

By far. In my book.

Nonsense.

Breaking Bad was amazing. The Wire close behind. Then Deadwood and Sopranos.

BurtReynolds · **Posted:** Fri October 04, 2013 11:29 pm

I still consider the first 4 seasons of Dexter to be one of my faves. I can separate them from the garbage that came later.

Soma. · **Posted:** Fri October 04, 2013 11:32 pm

Yeah, Dexter started strongly. I gave up on it in season 5 I think.

@SkitchP · **Joined:** Tue January 01, 2013 8:43 pm **Posts:** 9839

I should include Oz on my list as well. Oz is incredible.

@SkitchP · **Joined:** Tue January 01, 2013 8:43 pm **Posts:** 9839

The downfall of Dexter ruined the entirety of the series for me. Because in hindsight, it had one great season (4) and 2 pretty good ones (1 and 2). The rest are just so so bad.

Soma. · **Posted:** Fri October 04, 2013 11:39 pm

Oz has a really high rating on imdb if I remember correctly. I need to check it out.

zeb · **Joined:** Tue January 01, 2013 10:43 am **Posts:** 5118

theplatypus wrote:

@SkitchP wrote:

theplatypus wrote:

The Sopranos was a much better show than Breaking Bad

meh

By far. In my book.

Your book is wrong.

Jorge · **Posted:** Sat October 05, 2013 12:38 am

I love "Breaking Bad". It's a lot of fun. Sometimes silly and over-the-top. But it can't touch the level of writing, acting and cinematography in the best Sopranos episodes. That show is a couple notches above it.

The Wire, Deadwood, Sopranos and West Wing

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